Volvo Owners Club Forum - View Single Post - B18 Rebuild Getting some oil through the journals

sleek lemur · Mar 25th, 2021, 10:07

Thanks LS and C. Yes, I was thinking that the assembly lube would keep everything in order....until a friend suggested that I spin the engine. I've given the inside of the block a good spray with light oil.

Interestingly, I haven't been able to add the flywheel, as the engine stand is blocking access. I soaked the rusty old thing for a few days in vinegar and it's come up grand!

Am currently rebuilding a pair of SUs, a dynamo and a starter motor and then I think I'll offer my engine for sale at the cost of parts and machining. Have enjoyed the process of rebuilding immensely. I had to work on my actual car the other day and it was horrible, lying on the floor, with all this stuff in the way!

The other alternative is to get a steering wheel and sit behind it, going "Brrmm Brmmmmm"

Mar 25th, 2021, 10:07	#4
sleek lemur Senior Member Last Online: Dec 29th, 2022 11:47 Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Thorndon, near Eye, Suffolk, England	Thanks, C and LS! Thanks LS and C. Yes, I was thinking that the assembly lube would keep everything in order....until a friend suggested that I spin the engine. I've given the inside of the block a good spray with light oil. Interestingly, I haven't been able to add the flywheel, as the engine stand is blocking access. I soaked the rusty old thing for a few days in vinegar and it's come up grand! Am currently rebuilding a pair of SUs, a dynamo and a starter motor and then I think I'll offer my engine for sale at the cost of parts and machining. Have enjoyed the process of rebuilding immensely. I had to work on my actual car the other day and it was horrible, lying on the floor, with all this stuff in the way! The other alternative is to get a steering wheel and sit behind it, going "Brrmm Brmmmmm" __________________ Lemurs of the world rise up!